Way back in 1989, Queen Latifah dropped "Ladies First" on the world. The song called for the elimination of stereotypes and giving women due respect. It balanced smart insight, a contagious groove, a spirit of unity that Latifah always brings, and a pinch of the … [Read more...]
The Power (and Beauty) of Checking in with Each Other
How are you feeling right now? It's a pretty simple question, but it's also a powerful one. How often do we stop and check in on each other? The Mid-week Check-in Over in the Coworking Content Alliance, we do weekly check-ins with a twist. We ask people to respond with a … [Read more...]
Could You Survive the Loss of Your Coworking Space?
Let’s do a little thought experiment. What would happen if you lost your coworking space? I mean the actual building, with all your cool interior design, your ergonomic furniture, your soundproof phone booths, your glass-enclosed meeting rooms? Would your community stay … [Read more...]
You Can’t Force Community
I was recently chatting with a fellow Peers Conference attendee in Austin, Texas. We were at a post-event happy hour swapping stories about working alone, freelancing and the benefits (and pitfalls) of working for an agency. The conversation turned, as it often does with me, … [Read more...]
Turning People Away from Your Space Can Strengthen the Coworking Movement
I spent my first year coworking in the wrong space. The long-story-short is that it just wasn't a good fit for me. I didn't really participate in the space or community because it never felt like home. After a year, I left and found my longtime home coworking space, … [Read more...]
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